Mr Developereo
No way am i or the OP suggesting the US can be beaten. However do you really think they would be naive enough to take on Pakistan with Russia and China objecting? Do you think the consequences of what would potentially happen is worth taking a punt by the USA? I think not. What is clear is Pakistan would be a completely different issue and frankly China and Russia have the power to tip the balance.
In reality i have a theory in what is happening and i believe its called "burying bad news and diverting attention".
USA are simply being humiliated in Afghanistan and with the imminent retreat will use Pakistan as a scapegoat and point the finger at them for their failures and misdemeanors - just my opinion.
Another thought are the main players in the world already posturing for world dominance already -is this what its all about? Pakistan are perhaps just pawns??
You talk about balance?
Here is one:
When things were heating up between China and Japan over a claim to some territory and it seemed as if Japan would get punched in the face, USA stepped into the ring with the statement that USA will honor its obligations to Japan for its security needs. The message was clear: If China seeks military solution for its dispute with Japan then it will have to face Japanese-US combined might.
And China soon stopped cold in its tracks.
Same is true for other BRICS members.
When Russia attacked Georgia, USA remained silent because of following matters:
1. Seeking Russia's approval for covering Poland in planned missile defence shield for Europe to counter threat of Iran.
2. Alternate route into Afganistan, if ties with Pakistan break down.
3. Preoccupation of USA/NATO in War On Terror.
Russia took full advantage of this opportunity to lodge a punch of its own when US/NATO were asking it for favors with one hand and militarily involved in WOT with other. In addition, Georgia is not a NATO member.
Point is that 'offensive plans' work under favorable circumstances. It is STUPID to assume that Russia and China are willing to seek OPEN CONFRONTATION with USA, even if their interests are in jeopardy. They are playing their cards carefully and they know that a major conflict will immensely disrupt their accomplishments.
Pakistan cannot afford to trap US/NATO forces in Afghanistan and neither can Russia or any other neighbouring side. Blocking a supply route for some days is easy. However, their is a RED LINE that no side would wish to cross. Pakistan knows this red line and it is
resisting to a degree which is acceptable to USA.
No need to jump on high guns, and fall for the mantra of Veitnam. When push comes to shove, common people have no idea that exactly how far USA would be willing to go to fight for its assets.
At the end of the day, nations are preventing WW-III scenario with sane minds.